Cultural diversity
Language used at home
About this topic
Language used at home shows which languages people speak in their home life and whether English or another language is used most often. It is a key indicator of cultural diversity and language retention within communities.
This topic is useful for planning communication, multicultural services, and local engagement. It should be analysed together with proficiency in English and birthplace, because language alone does not show migration history or support needs.
Interpretation notes
- The Census records the language used most often at home, so it does not capture every language a person can speak.
- Language used at home is not a measure of English proficiency, literacy, or migration history on its own.
Key insight
In 2021, Eastern Arrernte was the most common language used at home among residents in Amoonguna, accounting for 37.1% (78 people). This share was higher than MacDonnell (R) (3.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Eastern Arrernte, which increased by 53 people and 26.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Amoonguna - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Amoonguna in 2021 for persons, with comparison against MacDonnell (R) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Amoonguna, with comparison markers for MacDonnell (R).
Eastern Arrernte
2021 count
78
% of total
37.1%
Change from 2016
+26.6pp
78
37.1%
+26.6pp
English
2021 count
63
% of total
30.0%
Change from 2016
+7.8pp
63
30.0%
+7.8pp
Arrernte, nfd
2021 count
39
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-17.0pp
39
18.6%
-17.0pp
Warlpiri
2021 count
11
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
11
5.2%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Eastern Arrernte
+53
+26.6pp
English
+10
+7.8pp
Arrernte, nfd
-46
-17.0pp
Warlpiri
-1
+0.2pp
Data table
Language used at home for Amoonguna. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with MacDonnell (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | MacDonnell (R)% | Count | % | MacDonnell (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Eastern Arrernte | 78 | 37.1% | 3.2% | 25 | 10.5% | 2.4% | +53 | +26.6pp |
| English | 63 | 30.0% | 15.7% | 53 | 22.2% | 14.3% | +10 | +7.8pp |
| Arrernte, nfd | 39 | 18.6% | 11.9% | 85 | 35.6% | 7.9% | -46 | -17.0pp |
| Warlpiri | 11 | 5.2% | 1.6% | 12 | 5.0% | 1.4% | -1 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 210 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 239 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.